Set the kids loose on the pumpkin hunt. Listen to live music by local performers. Paddle on the lagoon. Win a family pass to the Monona outdoor pool or a full CSA share. The Second Annual Monona Fall Family Festival is the place for fun games, good food, friendly faces and more on Sunday, September 26.

Presented by the Monona Family Attraction, Retention, and City Promotion Committee, the Fall Family Festival is a true grass-roots event fueled by volunteer effort, generous donations, and the goodwill of the entire community. Reminiscent of simpler times with three-legged races and steaming apple cider, the festival is one of the last opportunities to gather at Winnequah Park before late fall settles in.

Vendors, animals, entertainers and organized activities are also on the docket.

Come celebrate the change of seasons with your friends, family and neighbors.

Date: Sunday, September 26

Time: 2–5 p.m.

Place: Winnequah Park (rain location: Monona Community Center)

More information: www.mymonona.com

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